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Rankings & Accolades

The Roanoke Region is a Place You Want To Be.

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But don’t just take our word for it. Roanoke has garnered national and regional media attention for its natural beauty, high livability, and business-friendly environment. And that’s not all; we’ve earned some pretty high honors, including winning the All-American City award more than any other city in the U.S.

Regionally, the area has been compared to Lake Tahoe by Travel + Leisure, named a top outdoor town by Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine multiple times, and has been noted as a top Place Millennials Can Afford and Actually Want to Live In and one of the Best Cities for New Grads.

2024 Media Mentions & Accolades

Gear Junkie: The 6 Best Shorter Backpacking Trips on the Appalachian Trail
Travel + Leisure: 10 Best Mountain Towns in Virginia
Blue Ridge Outdoors: Roanoke: Best Place to Raise an Outdoor Family
Blue Ridge Outdoors: Blue Ridge Marathon: Best Running Event
USA Today: The 5 Best Cities to Move to in the South

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